Tasmania’s AFL chair focused despite stadium debate
Ongoing debate and political upheaval around Tasmania's entry to the AFL won't distract the new club's inaugural chair Grant O'Brien.
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Opetaia’s home defence key to rekindle boxing scene
Cruiserweight Jai Opetaia is in a fight to end a year-long absence from the ring and host his first world title defence on the Gold Coast.
On point ‘velvet’ Val Holmes notches Maroons century
Queensland's Valentine Holmes is now in a select group for both all-time Origin tries and points, but how he got there reveals the elite nature of his talents.
Thunderbirds hungry for Super title after barren run
Adelaide's Hannah Petty recalls the years her team struggled to win a game and is using it as motivation in the Super Netball grand final against NSW Swifts.
No such thing as an Origin dead rubber: Fittler
Brad Fittler doens't like talk of State of Origin dead rubbers, adamant wearing the Blues jersey is enough for NSW to lift against Queensland next week.
Coach Ciraldo seeks reaction from struggling Bulldogs
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo is eager to right the wrongs of last week's thumping at the hands of Newcastle when they face South Sydney.
Rich faces stiff task, Gunston gets AFL chance at Lions
Daniel Rich will play VFL for the Brisbane Lions this weekend, stuck behind an in-form back six that will make him wait for another AFL opportunity.
Port brace for fired-up Suns to show support for Dew
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects Gold Coast to be desperate to show support for their coach Stuart Dew in their Adelaide Oval encounter.
Blues coach Voss backs Silvagni for Freo ruck battle
Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will fill the ruck breach again as the revitalised Blues head west for a high-stakes AFL battle with Fremantle.
Minjee Lee four off leaders in US Open title defence
Minjee Lee says she needs to get her "butt into gear" in her Women's US Open title defence, trailing the leaders by four shots after round one at Pebble Beach.
NBL’s Bullets sign Aussie teen prodigy Rocco Zikarsky
Towering teenager Rocco Zikorsky will continue his rise towards the NBA via the NBL's Next Stars program, having signed with the Brisbane Bullets.
‘Taekwondo Volk’ issues UFC warning to Yair Rodriguez
Reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has pulled out all the stops to ensure his hand is raised in his title defence on Sunday.
Late Super charge clinched Tom Hooper’s Wallabies debut
Expecting debutant Tom Hooper to rip in against the Springboks, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he wasn't immediately a fan of the Brumbies youngster.
Bulldogs expect headaches from Collingwood attack
While Collingwood will be without Brody Mihoceck for Friday night's blockbuster, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the Magpies attack is a handful.
Langer hails ‘great’ DCE as Origin No.7 record looms
Daly Cherry-Evans will pass Allan Langer when he plays a record 16th consecutive State of Origin game at No.7 and Langer has praised the Maroons skipper.
Fitzgibbon’s Sharks brace for season-defining NRL month
Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon says there a long way for his side to go after moving level with Penrith at the top of the ladder.
Hindley loses yellow jersey as heavyweights take over
Jai Hindley's yellow jersey reign is over with Tadej Pogacar taking the stage win and reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard now leading the race.
Wimbledon win treble as de Minaur leads Aussie revival
Alex de Minaur, Chris O'Connell and Jason Kubler have brought a smile back to Australian tennis with their belated first-round wins at Wimbledon.
Tigers edge past Swans, Nankervis faces ban
Jack Graham kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to steer Richmond to a 13-point victory over Sydney, while Dustin Martin impressed on return.
Sharks race away from spirited Tigers for 36-12 NRL win
Cronulla Sione Katoa grabbed a tryscoring hat-trick as the Sharks defeated the Wests Tigers 36-12 in the NRL.
Marsh’s dream return leaves third Ashes Test in balance
Mitch Marsh has hit a rapid century and taken a wicket on Test return, leaving England 3-68 in reply to Australia's 263 on day one of the third Ashes Test.
Nanai on ice after hip knock at Maroons training
Queensland Origin forward Jeremiah Nanai sat out the end of training after a knock to his hip which coach Billy Slater described as "a bit of a bruise".
Demons star Oliver suffers another injury setback
Melbourne have lost star AFL midfielder Clayton Oliver for another three to four weeks as he continues to struggle with a complex hamstring injury.
Beveridge says big Magpies clash a ‘great opportunity’
The Western Bulldogs could move into the top four if they can upset top side Collingwood in a sold-out Friday night blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.
Lions recall Gunston, Demons axe three for Saints
Veteran Brisbane forward Jack Gunston is back in the Lions side to take on West Coast, while struggling Melbourne have dropped three players.
Van Gisbergen keen on overseas switch post-Supercars
Shane van Gisbergen is yet to speak with team principal Jamie Whincup about leaving Supercars after the former great gave his blessing to move on.
I wouldn’t reach landmark without Hinkley: Port’s Dixon
Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon says brutal feedback from coach Ken Hinkley has enabled him to reach a major milestone.
Dragons give 27-year-old Russell his NRL debut
Papua New Guinea international Daniel Russell has been a rugby league journeyman but will fulfil a lifelong dream when he makes his NRL debut against Canberra.
In-form Raiders on the lookout for Wighton replacement
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has shed light on the club's search for a new five-eighth ahead of Friday night's clash with St George Illawarra.
Kangaroos legend fined after crashing into cyclist
AFL legend Glenn Archer, who played more than 300 games for the Kangaroos, has been fined after unknowingly hitting a cyclist with a trailer in January.
Maroons coaches pick up slack after RLPA media blackout
Maroons coach Billy Slater says larrikin assistant coach Allan Langer could find himself on the "speaking roster" after the RLPA imposed a player-media ban.